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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rock legends have been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour – blaming wild weather and growing safety concerns
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROCK 'n' roll veterans scrap their entire US tour over wild weather fears and climate chaos. Fans were left gutted after the band scrapped a string of gigs due to the unpredictable weather conditions, making it too risky to go ahead. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 The Steve Miller Band has been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour - blaming wild weather Credit: Getty 5 The rock legends made a statement disappointing their US fans Credit: Getty The Steve Miller Band have sensationally scrapped their entire 2025 US tour – blaming freak weather and growing safety concerns. The iconic group pulled the plug on all 31 dates, just weeks before the first gig was due to kick off in Bethel, New York, on August 15. The decision marks one of the first major tours to be axed not because of one specific disaster, but due to the growing threat of climate change-fuelled extreme weather across the States. Sources say ticket sales were looking lukewarm, but insiders insist it was the unpredictable conditions and safety concerns that ultimately led to the band calling it a day. The tour had been due to wrap up in Anaheim, California, on November 8, but now it's no-go for fans across the country. The band broke the news in a straight-talking statement — true to form for frontman Steve Miller, 81, whose no-nonsense charm has earned him legions of loyal fans over the decades. The statement reads: "Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts. You live life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts… "The Steve Miller Band has cancelled all of our upcoming tour dates. "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable. So... Steve Miller Band: Canceled 2025 Tour Dates Here are the dates that are no longer going ahead August 15: Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts August 16: Grantville, PA, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course Grantville, PA, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course August 19: Gilford, NH, Bank NH Pavilion Gilford, NH, Bank NH Pavilion August 22: Atlantic City, NJ, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Atlantic City, NJ, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 24: Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater August 26: Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center August 28: Saint Paul, MN, Minnesota State Fair Saint Paul, MN, Minnesota State Fair August 30: Salamanca, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Outdoor Venue Salamanca, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Outdoor Venue August 31: Ledyard, CT, Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino Ledyard, CT, Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino September 17: Lincoln, NE, Pinewood Bowl Theater Lincoln, NE, Pinewood Bowl Theater September 19: Memphis, TN, Radians Amphitheater Memphis, TN, Radians Amphitheater September 20: Camdenton, MO, Ozarks Amphitheater Camdenton, MO, Ozarks Amphitheater September 23: Gautier, MS, The Sound Amphitheater Gautier, MS, The Sound Amphitheater September 25: Huntsville, AL, Orion Amphitheater Huntsville, AL, Orion Amphitheater September 26: Champaign, IL, State Farm Center Champaign, IL, State Farm Center September 27: Gary, IN, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana Gary, IN, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana October 1: Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater October 4: Estero, FL, Hertz Arena Estero, FL, Hertz Arena October 5: Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live October 7: Tampa, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center Tampa, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center October 23: Scottsdale, AZ, The Pool at Talking Stick Resort Scottsdale, AZ, The Pool at Talking Stick Resort October 25: Las Vegas, NV, PH Live at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, NV, PH Live at Planet Hollywood October 28: Highland, CA, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel Highland, CA, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel October 30: Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery November 1: Sparks, NV, Nugget Event Center Sparks, NV, Nugget Event Center November 4: San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park November 6: Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater November 8: Anaheim, CA, Honda Center There are currently no details available on how and when ticketholders will be able to receive refunds. "You can blame it on the weather… The tour is cancelled. Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again. "Wishing you all peace, love and happiness. Please take care of each other." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, best known for iconic hits like The Joker, Fly Like an Eagle, Jet Airliner and Take the Money and Run, has been a staple on the touring circuit since the mid-60s. Since being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016, Miller has been busy reviving his back catalogue under Universal Music Group. And while he's still got the chops to perform, sources say the extreme weather risks and his advancing years mean this could be the end of the road for future tours. 5 Their statement blames the extreme weather conditions Credit: Instagram 5 Is this the end for future tours? Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rock legends have been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour – blaming wild weather and growing safety concerns
ROCK 'n' roll veterans scrap their entire US tour over wild weather fears and climate chaos . Fans were left gutted after the band scrapped a string of gigs due to the unpredictable weather conditions, making it too risky to go ahead. Advertisement 5 The Steve Miller Band has been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour - blaming wild weather Credit: Getty 5 The rock legends made a statement disappointing their US fans Credit: Getty The Steve Miller Band have sensationally scrapped their entire 2025 US tour – blaming freak weather and growing safety concerns. The iconic group pulled the plug on all 31 dates, just weeks before the first gig was due to kick off in Bethel, New York, on August 15. The decision marks one of the first major tours to be axed not because of one specific disaster, but due to the growing threat of climate change-fuelled extreme weather across the States. Sources say ticket sales were looking lukewarm, but insiders insist it was the unpredictable conditions and safety concerns that ultimately led to the band calling it a day. Advertisement more on rock music The tour had been due to wrap up in Anaheim, California, on November 8, but now it's no-go for fans across the country. The band broke the news in a straight-talking statement — true to form for frontman Steve Miller, 81, whose no-nonsense charm has earned him legions of loyal fans over the decades. The statement reads: "Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts. You live life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts… "The Steve Miller Band has cancelled all of our upcoming tour dates. Advertisement Most read in Music Latest Exclusive "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable. So... Steve Miller Band: Canceled 2025 Tour Dates Here are the dates that are no longer going ahead August 15: Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts August 16: Grantville, PA, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course August 19: Gilford, NH, Bank NH Pavilion August 22: Atlantic City, NJ, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 24: Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater August 26: Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center August 28: Saint Paul, MN, Minnesota State Fair August 30: Salamanca, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Outdoor Venue August 31: Ledyard, CT, Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino September 17: Lincoln, NE, Pinewood Bowl Theater September 19: Memphis, TN, Radians Amphitheater September 20: Camdenton, MO, Ozarks Amphitheater September 23: Gautier, MS, The Sound Amphitheater September 25: Huntsville, AL, Orion Amphitheater September 26: Champaign, IL, State Farm Center September 27: Gary, IN, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana October 1: Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater October 4: Estero, FL, Hertz Arena October 5: Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live October 7: Tampa, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center October 23: Scottsdale, AZ, The Pool at Talking Stick Resort October 25: Las Vegas, NV, PH Live at Planet Hollywood October 28: Highland, CA, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel October 30: Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery November 1: Sparks, NV, Nugget Event Center November 4: San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park November 6: Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater November 8: Anaheim, CA, Honda Center There are currently no details available on how and when ticketholders will be able to receive refunds. "You can blame it on the weather… The tour is cancelled. Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again. "Wishing you all peace, love and happiness. Please take care of each other." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, best known for iconic hits like The Joker, Fly Like an Eagle, Jet Airliner and Take the Money and Run, has been a staple on the touring circuit since the mid-60s. Advertisement Since being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016, Miller has been busy reviving his back catalogue under Universal Music Group. And while he's still got the chops to perform, sources say the extreme weather risks and his advancing years mean this could be the end of the road for future tours. 5 Their statement blames the extreme weather conditions Credit: Instagram 5 Is this the end for future tours? Credit: Getty Advertisement 5 Steve does not confirm where and when they will be back on tour Credit: Getty
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rock legends have been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour – blaming wild weather and growing safety concerns
ROCK 'n' roll veterans scrap their entire US tour over wild weather fears and climate chaos. Fans were left gutted after the band scrapped a string of gigs due to the unpredictable weather conditions, making it too risky to go ahead. 5 The Steve Miller Band have sensationally scrapped their entire 2025 US tour – blaming freak weather and growing safety concerns. The iconic group pulled the plug on all 31 dates, just weeks before the first gig was due to kick off in Bethel, New York, on August 15. The decision marks one of the first major tours to be axed not because of one specific disaster, but due to the growing threat of climate change -fuelled extreme weather across the States. Sources say ticket sales were looking lukewarm, but insiders insist it was the unpredictable conditions and safety concerns that ultimately led to the band calling it a day. The tour had been due to wrap up in Anaheim, California, on November 8, but now it's no-go for fans across the country. The band broke the news in a straight-talking statement — true to form for frontman Steve Miller, 81, whose no-nonsense charm has earned him legions of loyal fans over the decades. The statement reads: "Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts. You live life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts… "The Steve Miller Band has cancelled all of our upcoming tour dates. "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable. So... Steve Miller Band: Canceled 2025 Tour Dates Here are the dates that are no longer going ahead August 15: Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts August 16: Grantville, PA, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course August 19: Gilford, NH, Bank NH Pavilion August 22: Atlantic City, NJ, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 24: Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater August 26: Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center August 28: Saint Paul, MN, Minnesota State Fair August 30: Salamanca, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Outdoor Venue August 31: Ledyard, CT, Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino September 17: Lincoln, NE, Pinewood Bowl Theater September 19: Memphis, TN, Radians Amphitheater September 20: Camdenton, MO, Ozarks Amphitheater September 23: Gautier, MS, The Sound Amphitheater September 25: Huntsville, AL, Orion Amphitheater September 26: Champaign, IL, State Farm Center September 27: Gary, IN, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana October 1: Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater October 4: Estero, FL, Hertz Arena October 5: Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live October 7: Tampa, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center October 23: Scottsdale, AZ, The Pool at Talking Stick Resort October 25: Las Vegas, NV, PH Live at Planet Hollywood October 28: Highland, CA, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel October 30: Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery November 1: Sparks, NV, Nugget Event Center November 4: San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park November 6: Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater November 8: Anaheim, CA, Honda Center There are currently no details available on how and when ticketholders will be able to receive refunds. "You can blame it on the weather… The tour is cancelled. Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again. "Wishing you all peace, love and happiness. Please take care of each other." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, best known for iconic hits like The Joker, Fly Like an Eagle, Jet Airliner and Take the Money and Run, has been a staple on the touring circuit since the mid-60s. Since being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016, Miller has been busy reviving his back catalogue under Universal Music Group. And while he's still got the chops to perform, sources say the extreme weather risks and his advancing years mean this could be the end of the road for future tours. 5 5
CBC
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Weather keeps getting worse. And concerts are getting cancelled because of it.
Social Sharing In recent weeks, the existential threat of climate change has had tangible impacts on the live music industry. The 2025 edition of Bonnaroo was shut down due to inclement weather and veteran rocker Steve Miller just cancelled his summer tour due to concerns over extreme heat and storms. Today on Commotion, host Elamin Abdelmahmoud speaks with Variety reporter Jem Aswad about how the music industry is adapting to this new normal. WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube:
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steve Miller Band Abruptly Cancels Its Entire 2025 Tour: 'Blame It on the Weather'
NEED TO KNOW The Steve Miller Band has canceled its 2025 tour dates, stating weather-related issues Upcoming shows are no longer listed on the band's website 'Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again,' a statement shared on social media Wednesday, July 16, readThe Steve Miller Band has canceled all tour dates for 2025. On Wednesday, July 16, the rock band, led by Steve Miller on guitar and vocals, abruptly announced that it will not proceed with any shows for the remainder of the year. 'Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts, You live your life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts,' a message to the group's official Facebook and X account began. The post then explained why the band made the sudden change. 'The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable. So… You can blame it on the tour is cancelled,' the announcement read. 'Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again. Wishing you all Peace, Love and Happiness, Please take care of each other. Steve, The Band and the Crew,' the post concluded. The same message was shared to the Steve Miller Band's website, with 2025 touring dates now removed. The band — known for hits like 'Rock 'N Me' and 'Take the Money and Run,' as well as '80s songs like 'Abracadabra' — had 31 dates scheduled for its American tour, which was slated to begin Aug. 15 in Bethel, N.Y. before wrapping in Anaheim, Calif. on Nov. 8, per Variety. Fans expressed their disappointment over the cancellation in the band's Facebook comments. 'All these things have always existed. To blame it on the weather sounds a little suspect,' one person wrote. 'Better stay in bed everyday, something bad might happen otherwise…too risky,' another said. The rock band formed in San Francisco in 1966, with their greatest hits from 1974-78 receiving the RIAA diamond award for more than 15 million copies sold, according to its website. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Following Miller's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2016, he spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about how he fell in love with music. 'When I was 4 ½ he showed me my first chords,' he told PEOPLE in September 2017 of electric guitar pioneer Les Paul. 'I got to see him play in a nightclub because my dad was recording his show every night," Miller said. "I saw him perform a lot and right then and there I saw how much fun you could have playing guitar. He made it look like anyone could do it. I was 4 and ½ and I went, 'That's what I want to do.' ' Read the original article on People
